One of the main gateways into Bridgend town centre will be given a new look.

Eleven shops and businesses on Nolton Street are getting a fresh lick of paint to complement recent improvements to pavements and roads.

Contractors Ian Williams &amp; Co Ltd have been appointed by Bridgend County Borough Council to carry out the work, which will begin in the next fortnight and take around four to five weeks to complete.

It is hoped that the £30,000 refurbishments, which are being paid for from the council’s Special Regeneration Fund, will encourage more people to come and shop in the town centre.

The businesses which are being repainted are: Alicia’s Barbers; Bridgend Tattoo; Integrity Training; Jade Cantonese Takeaway; Moneyline; Old Castle Public House; Golden Bowl; Broadlands Partnership; Talking Heads; Deli-Licious and the former Welcome to Town public house.

Councillor Phil White, BCBC’s cabinet member for communities, said: “Nolton Street is an important gateway into Bridgend town centre and an essential shopping street for residents and visitors.

“By carrying out these works, we are hoping that more people will see Bridgend as an attractive, vibrant place to come and do their shopping – particularly with spring approaching.

“We are pleased to be supporting local businesses in this way, and hope that they too will benefit from increased footfall for the good of the local economy.”

Bridgend council said Nolton Street has also benefited from new on-street parking bays, wider pavements, improved pedestrian safety, attractive landscaping, new street furniture and dedicated loading bays for local shops.